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Debcandoit2012
Debcandoit2012 Posts: 2
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How does South Beach Diet differ from a regular calorie restricted diet? I just completed a 30 day all juice fast and lost 29 lbs. But I got to the point I could not make myself drink anymore juice. For the last few days I have been just following a 1200 - 1400 calorie diet until I could find my new road in this journey I am taking. I was searching on my fitness pal and came across this topic and I am wondering if this would be a good place for me to start over again... I need to loose 180 lbs so I really need something I can do long term. Please, if anyone could give me some advise I would sure love to hear it.

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  • margieyoumans
    margieyoumans Posts: 181 Member
    Iam new to the SBD as well. I've been low carbing on and off this year and have dropped 50 so far. I have about another 150 or so to go. I am a pasta aholic so low carbing isn't easy for me. I find that getting healthier has been my ultimate goal so since low carb works, I'm going to give it my allllll.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,628 Member
    Posting a quick note ..... suggest you do a little research ..... google South Beach website ..... or go to

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Beach_Diet

    If this is of any interest to you, get the South Beach Diet book from the library, a used-bookstore or your neighbor LOL ..... read Part One, Understanding South Beach ..... see if it appeals to you. The "South Beach Supercharged" book is very similar, but really encourages exercise .....

    A "diet" is useless if you can't stick to it ..... I've been following SB for almost 4 years & lost 40+ lbs ...... I'd consider SB easy ..... you never need to be hungry ..... you eat real food & have snacks ...... the first two weeks are a bit restrictive, but it's worth it to stop the cravings that bug us each day LOL

    SB encourages us to avoid sugar, white flour, white potatoes, etc ....... and it's real big on vegetables ......

    Hope this helps a little ...... I'm heading to bed ..... sweet dreams !
  • ErnestinesMom
    ErnestinesMom Posts: 161
    I agree with Mary Ann aka VerpTwerp...do a bit of research...you will love yourself for it. :heart:

    The South Beach Diet Supercharged is available on amazon.com You do not even have to buy it...I was just there and u can go into the book and see Phase 1.

    The SBD is based on real food and very close a mediterranean diet. Here is a link to wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Beach_Diet

    I just got home from a very long day...started out at 4:30 this morning...but wanted to let you know that this program is based on real food...it just cuts out the white stuff...flour, sugar, rice and potatoes. It is high on lean protein, low fat and non fat dairy, and lots of fruits and veggies. And of course, whole grains.

    The first two weeks of Phase one are a bit tough, but they really get your body off all the white stuff that it is so used to and we crave.

    I lost 40 on the SBD...went from 175 to 135...I am right now, between 140 and 145...will weigh in on our first day, September 17th.

    I have been basically living the principles of the South Beach Diet since June of 2008 and can tell you first hand, you just feel great...it makes sense.

    Best piece of advice: Treat this as a way of life...not a diet.

    Do yourself a favor and check out the sources Mary Ann and I recommended. More tormorrow...my eyes are closing. :yawn:

    ***************

    Taken from Wikipedia

    "Phases

    Agatston divides the South Beach Diet into three phases, each progressively becoming more liberal. "Phase 1" lasts for the first two weeks of the diet. It eliminates all sugars, processed carbohydrates, fruits, and some higher-glycemic vegetables as well. Its purpose is to eliminate the hunger cycle and is expected to result in significant weight loss. "Phase 2" continues as long as the dieter wishes to lose weight. It re-introduces most fruits and vegetables and some whole grains as well. "Phase 3" is the maintenance phase and lasts for life. There is no specific list of permitted and prohibited foods. Instead, the dieter is expected to understand the basic principles of the diet and live by the principles until it is necessary to return to "phase 1".
  • stayathomezookeepa
    stayathomezookeepa Posts: 110 Member
    I didnt know where to post this so I'll post it here. I spoke to my dr yesterday and he says south beach is fine for me to do while nursing but I need to stay on phase 2 or 3. So when I "really" start on the 17th with you guys I will be doing phase 2. Just letting you guys know :) Hope everyone is still excited to start!
  • ErnestinesMom
    ErnestinesMom Posts: 161
    I didnt know where to post this so I'll post it here. I spoke to my dr yesterday and he says south beach is fine for me to do while nursing but I need to stay on phase 2 or 3. So when I "really" start on the 17th with you guys I will be doing phase 2. Just letting you guys know :) Hope everyone is still excited to start!

    That is just a ringing endorsement of soundness of the SBD, IMO. I love it! And, yes...I am still very excited.
  • ErnestinesMom
    ErnestinesMom Posts: 161
    How does South Beach Diet differ from a regular calorie restricted diet? I just completed a 30 day all juice fast and lost 29 lbs. But I got to the point I could not make myself drink anymore juice. For the last few days I have been just following a 1200 - 1400 calorie diet until I could find my new road in this journey I am taking. I was searching on my fitness pal and came across this topic and I am wondering if this would be a good place for me to start over again... I need to loose 180 lbs so I really need something I can do long term. Please, if anyone could give me some advise I would sure love to hear it.

    Right now, I am entering most of my food (usually do not enter greens and unlimited veggies) on MFP. When I begin P1, I will no longer do that. I will post my menu each day in the notes portion of our daily planner. The program just works...u are allowed so many servings ... veggies (not starchy one) are pretty much unlimited...protein has guidelines on how much to eat...as well as dairy, nut servings, beans and condiments.

    Here is a breakdown of Phase one. (Getting the app for your phone if u have that capability would be very helpful...it lists food u can have and not have)...

    Phase 1: (PROTEIN Note: Start with a small portion 2 oz. for breakfast, 3 oz. for lunch/dinner, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry)

    Breakfast: 2 ounces of protein and 1/2 cup of vegetables; optional 1 teaspoon of good fat .

    2 snacks: 1 ounce of protein and 1/2 cup of vegetables

    Lunch AND Dinner: 3 ounces of protein, 2 cups of vegetables; 1 tablespoon of good fat

    Strongly recommended: 1 serving of starchy beans and 2 cups of dairy. Note that dairy does NOT include cheese. "Dairy" is nonfat or lowfat milk or plain yogurt. If you choose Greek yogurt, it must be nonfat plain.

    Optional: 1 nut serving, dessert, 75-100 calories of things from the "sweet treat" list; 2 caffeinated drinks; condiments (some with limits - check the foods list)

    Hope this helps.

    NOTE: Please, anyone jump in and help out if u see something amiss.
  • determinedhealthy
    determinedhealthy Posts: 199 Member
    I think when they named The South Beach Diet they should have left off the word DIET it confuses people sometimes into thinking it's a fad diet, but it really means it in a context of your daily diet. For example if I was trying to gain weight and consumed 4,000 calories a day what I ate would be my diet.

    Although just "South Beach" could be misunderstood as the actually beach in south Florida. lol

    A juice diet is not practical for the rest of your life as you know, so I would consider SBD or even counting calories. The SBD taught me to avoid simple carbs (white rice/white bread /pasta, baking potato, etc.) and replace them with complex carbs (brown rice, whole grain breads/pasta, sweet potato, etc.) Also in moderation you need good fats, such as olive oil, nuts, avocado, etc.

    During Phase 1 it is strict, but ONLY 2 weeks and well worth it. When I did phase 1 in 2008 I found that eating sugar free fudgesicles and sugar free flavored popsicles curved my cravings to "cheat" The ricotta, vanilla extract, splenda dessert is really good too!!

    :drinker: I'm pumped! :drinker:
  • eddysuchydvm
    eddysuchydvm Posts: 110 Member
    Whenever I've done SBD in the past, I've never counted calories...one of the reasons is that because of the diet, you naturally consume fewer calories. This last time (lost the 13 lbs you see in my ticker), I did track here on MFP and I had days where I was easily 400 - 500 calories under and I was just NOT hungry!

    I <3 SBD!
  • margieyoumans
    margieyoumans Posts: 181 Member
    I found my SBD book at a local thrift store for $1.99. It's the 2003 version. I'm going to research tonight to see how much of a difference there is if any with the current one.
  • ErnestinesMom
    ErnestinesMom Posts: 161
    I have decided to enter everthing I eat...I have a feeling the calories are going to be low. Be sure to eat your snacks if you are in P1...protein (one ounce and veggies is a good choice)...I just had two ounces of protein for snack and 5 radishes...

    But entering everything will keep me HONEST...and since I know this is going to work out great, I want a record of how I did it. LOL

    Skim milk and fat free plain yogurt is in the new book...it is not in the 2003 edition.

    Remember you can find stuff in the book on Amazon. Just fyi.

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